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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318,202.93, 439,121.69 and 174,972.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318,202.93, 439,121.69 and 174,972.25 is: 241,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318,202.93 : 439,121.69 = 174,972.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318,202.93/439,121.69 = 174,972.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318,202.93x = 439,121.69 × 174,972.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318,202.93x = 76,834,110,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,834,110,123.10/318,202.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241,462.61

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